The Future Council Announces the Type of Election They Want.

The Somali Future Council has announced that it has approved a transitional direct election process...

The Somali Future Council has announced that it has approved a transitional direct election model, which they stated is a way to resolve the political disputes surrounding the country's elections.

A press release issued by the council stated that this new process aims to move the country beyond political instability, while also achieving an inclusive election that is agreed upon, has legitimacy, and political confidence. The council noted that this decision is based on political compromise and consideration of the wishes of the Somali people who seek a swift resolution to the electoral disputes.

The Somali Future Council stated that the proposed model balances the rights of Somali citizens to directly elect their representatives and the preservation of the political power-sharing arrangement based on the 4.5 system, which has long been the foundation of the country's political representation.

On the other hand, the council called on political parties to halt elections that they described as one-sided with pre-planned outcomes. They also emphasized the importance of creating a dialogue environment that could lead to a political agreement regarding the election process and the management of the transitional phase.

Finally, the council stated that it will officially present the details, guiding principles, and procedures for implementing the direct election process when political discussions aimed at resolving the electoral disputes commence. This statement comes at a time when the debate about the type of election that will take place in the country and how to reach a mutually agreeable process among the political parties in Somalia is still ongoing.